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SD10 FKV

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,437 mi
Last recorded69,437 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD10 FKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 69,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Both sides rear 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 55,484 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 55,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 53,209 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,083 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 46,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 40,660 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,088 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked in tread. 205/50/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked in tread + outer edge slightly worn + dot code 15. 205/50/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

front inner brake pads low

nearside rear tyre dot code 15

Pass 18 Feb 2019 33,086 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 29,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 29,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 25,644 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,262 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 13,846 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 13,846 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 11,456 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 11,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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SD10 FKV is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 72,202 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD10 FKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SD10 FKV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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